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Saboteurs aplenty to derail Anwar’s rise as Malaysia’s 8th PM
The intense battle for PKR’s deputy presidency between incumbent Azmi Ali and Rafizi “Invoke” Ramli is turning ugly with party members and leaders washing dirty linen in the public.
Whoever wins the bruising battle for the No.2 position can only result in a protracted party leadership struggle or resignations to look for “greener pastures” elsewhere.
And the DAP has openly made it clear its stand and rightly so - that the Port Dickson by-election is part of a transition succession that was agreed upon and in place for the Pakatan Harapan (PH) federal government.
So, why so much hoo haa about the by-election? Malaysians have voted to change the federal government and also agreed or endorsed Anwar to succeed as the 8th Prime Minister of Malaysia.This clearly shows there are many political conspiracies, all aimed at fulfilling one’s personal agenda, not Malaysians’ - and that means sabotaging what had been agreed upon for change, continuity and to realise a New Malaysia.
Those in PH, especially PKR, who are trying to throw a spanner into the works to derail Anwar’s move to return to Parliament and eventually succeed Dr Mahathir Mohamad as Malaysia’s 8th premier are just selfish politicians who only think for their own interests, not Malaysians.
If they did, they wouldn’t create so much noise because of the political danger that is likely to follow, if Anwar loses in Port Dickson.
Or, are they just too ignorant of the danger that lurks for PH, or worse still, they just couldn’t care or less about the future of PH, Malaysians and Malaysia.
You don't need the brain of a rocket scientist to predict what will unfold if Anwar loses.
There will be a protracted political turmoil and instability mounted by Umno and PAS to trigger the scores of “frogs” - aimed at making a comeback to Putrajaya.
And if the Opposition succeeds, Putrajaya will be occupied by Umno and PAS, backed by shameless political boot lickers MCA, MIC and the “frogs”.
Do you get the drift? Or are you dismissing this as impossible or rubbish?
At least, for now, Dr M and DAP have openly made clear their transition plan stand - Anwar to succeed Dr M.
And what is perplexing is Rafizi’s claim that Azmin’s camp was not in favour of Dr M as PM! And, why is Azmin so unhappy about Anwar deciding to contest in Port Dickson? Is Azmin God's gift to PKR politics that Anwar needs his permission or approval?
Read these two news reports for the details:
"Rafizi: Azmin’s camp was not in favour of Dr M as PM
FMT Reporters
September 15, 2018 9:09 AM
Rafizi Ramli.
PETALING JAYA: As the contest between Azmin Ali and Rafizi Ramli heats up for the post of PKR deputy president, more revelations are being made about the split in the party.
In the words of Rafizi Ramli, who is trying to unseat Azmin Ali as deputy president in the coming party elections, there has never been such a stark “ideological divide” in PKR.
At a rally in Perai on Sept 13, Azmin said some of those in the party who were criticising him fled the country at the height of the Reformasi movement fearing a crackdown on supporters of PKR leader Anwar Ibrahim after he was sacked as deputy prime minister.
“I am not angry at these people, but I am sometimes frustrated. I can list those who fled. And two years after everything subsided, they came back and started thumping their chests, claiming that they were the real reformists. Looking back at 1998… where were these ‘pure reformists’ then?” he asked.
Today, Rafizi gave details about the differences between the two camps over the past four years that have led to the current messy situation in the party.
In an interview with The Star, Rafizi said Azmin and his allies had been against launching the Pakatan Harapan, preferring a union with PAS.
“Likewise when we decided to bring in Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad and Bersatu (PPBM) and agreed to the consensus that he becomes the seventh prime minister.
“People like Haniza (PKR Wanita deputy chief Haniza Talha), Zuraida (PKR Wanita chief Zuraida Kamaruddin) and Azmin were against it on the basis that we should have a younger prime minister,” Rafizi was quoted as saying.
Rafizi also claimed that there were “backdoor arrangements” and moves that had frustrated the key decisions of the party leadership. He did not give details.
With Anwar as the prime minister-in-waiting, the party needed a solid team that moved in one direction, he said.
“While we entertain different opinions, we can’t continuously tear at each other like this on major strategic decisions. We don’t want other backdoor arrangements or discussions or moves that can frustrate (key decisions), because that has always happened in the last four years.
“And there’s enough party people who feel that Datuk Seri Azmin Ali and his group has not necessarily been on the same page with key party decisions,” said Rafizi.
Rafizi said PKR members would need to elect a deputy president who best “fits and complements” Anwar.
He said they could vote Azmin, a cabinet minister, who could use the strength of his track record in government position to strengthen the party further and bring it to a new level.
The other choice, he said, was to opt for a candidate who was active on the ground.
“If the party decides that we want to support Anwar’s leadership by having a much wider grassroots network, then the party members would decide to go with me. It’s two options on what kind of party PKR will be in the next 10 years,” The Star quoted Rafizi as saying. - FMT
PETALING JAYA: As the contest between Azmin Ali and Rafizi Ramli heats up for the post of PKR deputy president, more revelations are being made about the split in the party.
In the words of Rafizi Ramli, who is trying to unseat Azmin Ali as deputy president in the coming party elections, there has never been such a stark “ideological divide” in PKR.
At a rally in Perai on Sept 13, Azmin said some of those in the party who were criticising him fled the country at the height of the Reformasi movement fearing a crackdown on supporters of PKR leader Anwar Ibrahim after he was sacked as deputy prime minister.
“I am not angry at these people, but I am sometimes frustrated. I can list those who fled. And two years after everything subsided, they came back and started thumping their chests, claiming that they were the real reformists. Looking back at 1998… where were these ‘pure reformists’ then?” he asked.
Today, Rafizi gave details about the differences between the two camps over the past four years that have led to the current messy situation in the party.
In an interview with The Star, Rafizi said Azmin and his allies had been against launching the Pakatan Harapan, preferring a union with PAS.
“Likewise when we decided to bring in Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad and Bersatu (PPBM) and agreed to the consensus that he becomes the seventh prime minister.
“People like Haniza (PKR Wanita deputy chief Haniza Talha), Zuraida (PKR Wanita chief Zuraida Kamaruddin) and Azmin were against it on the basis that we should have a younger prime minister,” Rafizi was quoted as saying.
Rafizi also claimed that there were “backdoor arrangements” and moves that had frustrated the key decisions of the party leadership. He did not give details.
With Anwar as the prime minister-in-waiting, the party needed a solid team that moved in one direction, he said.
“While we entertain different opinions, we can’t continuously tear at each other like this on major strategic decisions. We don’t want other backdoor arrangements or discussions or moves that can frustrate (key decisions), because that has always happened in the last four years.
“And there’s enough party people who feel that Datuk Seri Azmin Ali and his group has not necessarily been on the same page with key party decisions,” said Rafizi.
Rafizi said PKR members would need to elect a deputy president who best “fits and complements” Anwar.
He said they could vote Azmin, a cabinet minister, who could use the strength of his track record in government position to strengthen the party further and bring it to a new level.
The other choice, he said, was to opt for a candidate who was active on the ground.
“If the party decides that we want to support Anwar’s leadership by having a much wider grassroots network, then the party members would decide to go with me. It’s two options on what kind of party PKR will be in the next 10 years,” The Star quoted Rafizi as saying. - FMT
IN BLOW TO AZMIN CAMP & BERSATU, DAP SAYS ANWAR’S PD MOVE PART OF ‘TRANSITION PLAN’: ‘WHEN DR M-ANWAR SUCCESSION IS IN PLACE, IT WILL STABILIZE THE GOVT … AVOID POTENTIAL POWER VACUUM’
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In an interview with Malaysiakini yesterday, Liew said Pakatan Harapan had agreed that Anwar Ibrahim would succeed Prime Minister Dr Mahathir Mohamad and therefore securing the heir apparent’s seat in Parliament would help quell uncertainty.
He stressed that a key component which led to Harapan’s electoral success at the May 9 general elections was Mahathir and Anwar’s decision to work together and forge a united opposition and the duo must do the same now that they are part of the new government.
“I support Anwar’s decision to contest in the by-election. Hopefully, more people will support him. I hope Anwar’s participation will stabilise the entire political scenario.
“When the prime minister succession plan between Mahathir and Anwar is firm, it will stabilise the government,” said Liew, who is also the deputy defence minister.
Liew said critics must remember that Anwar could not participate in the May 9 elections because he was imprisoned on trumped-up charges.
Now that he has been granted a full pardon, he must be allowed to take his rightful place in Parliament again.
“If Anwar could return to Parliament, the cooperation between Mahathir and Anwar is sealed, and it will play an important role in stabilising the nation.”
Potential power vacuum
Liew said that the thought of a potential power vacuum was not good for the country and sorting out the details on the transition was always better done sooner than later.
“Certainty helps us focus on reforming institutions, the economy and the second round of nation-building,” he said.
PKR triggered the Port Dickson by-election on Wednesday following the resignation of Danyal Balagopal Abdullah, who stated that his reason for resigning was to force a by-election for Anwar to contest.
The move was heavily criticised by netizens and civil society groups, arguing that it was unnecessary and would be a waste of public resources.
Anwar has justified the move on grounds that he must get back to the legislature soon to help work on parliamentary reforms and assist Mahathir.
MKINI/Malaysia Chronicle"
“Certainty helps us focus on reforming institutions, the economy and the second round of nation-building,” he said.
PKR triggered the Port Dickson by-election on Wednesday following the resignation of Danyal Balagopal Abdullah, who stated that his reason for resigning was to force a by-election for Anwar to contest.
The move was heavily criticised by netizens and civil society groups, arguing that it was unnecessary and would be a waste of public resources.
Anwar has justified the move on grounds that he must get back to the legislature soon to help work on parliamentary reforms and assist Mahathir.
MKINI/Malaysia Chronicle"
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